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Heart Transplant & VAD Coordinator, RN
Winston Salem, NC, United States
Job ID: R238479
Shift: Various
Job Type: Regular
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Department:
38717 Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center - Transplant: Heart Coordinator
Status:
Full time
Benefits Eligible:
Yes
Hours Per Week:
40
Schedule Details/Additional Information:
MondayFriday core schedule with participation in a rotating on-call schedule, including weekends and holidays as assigned.
Pay Range
$44.15 - $66.25
JOB SUMMARY
Assists in the planning, implementation and coordination of the Advanced Cardiac Care and Transplant/Ventricular Assist Device (VAD) Program. Coordinates and assists with the evaluation, hospitalization, and follow-up phases of heart transplant and VAD patients. Educates patients and families regarding all aspects of transplantation and VAD implantation. Functions as a patient advocate and point of continuity throughout all aspects of pre and post-surgical care. Communicates with nursing and medical staff regarding the plan of care. Provides staff educational offerings as needed and requested. Communicates with referring physicians, HMOs and insurance providers regarding plan of care and patient progress. Maintains contact with the organ procurement organization (OPO) and the United Network for Organ Sharing (UNOS) concerning data and status of transplant candidates. Maintains transplant and VAD related databases. Participates in program development to promote the interests of the transplant and VAD program and institution.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
Graduation from an accredited School of Nursing with a BSN required.
Five years' experience in cardiology and/or cardiothoracic surgery required.
LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, and/or REGISTRATION
Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the State of NC required.
CCT or CPTC preferred.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Coordinates and participates in patient evaluation process to ensure necessary data are collected and the information dispersed to the transplant team. Communicates with referring physicians and UNOS regarding data and status of each candidate.
Educates patient and family regarding aspects of transplantation and/or ventricular assist devices, maintaining contact with patients on waiting list and arranging follow-up appointments.
Coordinates preoperative preparation of the patient and ensures the hospital staff is informed of plan of care. Evaluates and documents donor referrals, consults with surgeon and cardiologist.
Coordinates intra-operative phase of transplantation and/or VAD implantation, arranging transportation for donor heart team and communicating with OR, ICU staff and procurement team regarding organ recovery status. Communicates with patient family during the transplant.
Supervises the hospital care of transplant/VAD patients to ensure orders are followed and to ensure the transplant team is informed of patient status. Prepares routine post-op orders and plan of care, communicating with nursing staff daily. Maintains clinical data.
Coordinates outpatient care of the transplant/VAD patients to ensure needs are met. Communicates with referring physicians and HMO/insurance case managers regarding patient progress and discharge needs. Educates patient and family on post-surgical care, medications and daily routine. Arranges for all necessary discharge needs and ensures that patient is discharged with all medications required.
Participates in program development to promote the interests of the Advanced Cardiac Care and Transplant/VAD Program and institution. Compiles data to improve patient care/outcomes, cost containment. Assists in marketing strategies for the program.
Plans and implements staff educational sessions related to transplant/ ventricular assist device issues to keep staff up to date on related information. Maintains resource manuals for nursing units and provides in-services as needed.
Ensures the quality of professional services by updating knowledge and skill, and continuing professional growth.
Protects self, co-workers and facility by following appropriate policies and procedures to prevent the spread of blood borne and/or airborne disease(s).
Provides age/developmentally appropriate patient care in accordance with Age-Specific Care guidelines for the specific age groups served.
SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Excellent organization and administrative skills
Proficiency in use of personal computer, spreadsheet, and word processing programs
May serve in a Primary VAD Coordinator role with documentation of advanced VAD training, experience, and designation by the Medical and Administrative Directors
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Clean, well-lit, comfortable
Frequent high stress due to patient status
Frequent long hours due to on-call / transplants
Our Commitment to You:
Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more so you can live fully at and away from work, including:
Compensation
Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
Incentive pay for select positions
Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
Benefits and more
Paid Time Off programs
Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
Educational Assistance Program
Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.
About Advocate Health
Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nations largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.
Assists in the planning, implementation and coordination of the Advanced Cardiac Care and Transplant/Ventricular Assist Device (VAD) Program. Coordinates and assists with the evaluation, hospitalization, and follow-up phases of heart transplant and VAD patients. Educates patients and families regarding all aspects of transplantation and VAD implantation. Functions as a patient advocate and point of continuity throughout all aspects of pre and post-surgical care. Communicates with nursing and medical staff regarding the plan of care. Provides staff educational offerings as needed and requested. Communicates with referring physicians, HMOs and insurance providers regarding plan of care and patient progress. Maintains contact with the organ procurement organization (OPO) and the United Network for Organ Sharing (UNOS) concerning data and status of transplant candidates. Maintains transplant and VAD related databases. Participates in program development to promote the interests of the transplant and VAD program and institution.
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